Milky Water

[billkaufmann]

Hi Guys,

I tried to clean my water heater before I installed a new Anode. Now I get milky water. Any suggestions will help.

[billkaufmann]

Thanks for the posts guys.

[allen8106]

We are on a well at home because we live in the country and had the same issue. It ended up being air. There was a leak in the line allowing the system to suck in air which caused the water to appear milky. Fixed the air leak and the water cleared right up.

[frankdamp]

"Milky" water is ofthen the result of very small and persistent air bubbles. Let a small gallsful sit for about 15 minutes and see if it clears.

If it does, your "milkiness" is just microscopic air bubbles.

[billkaufmann]

Houston Remodeler wrote:
Some anodes will give off a milky color (magnesium) for a while until they are 'broken in'

UNless the taste bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Flushing & usewill help.

We only use the tank and city water for dishes and showers. Bottle water for coffee and scotch.

[gbopp]

Houston Remodeler wrote:
Some anodes will give off a milky color (magnesium) for a while until they are 'broken in'

UNless the taste bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Flushing & usewill help.

Seriously? You're recommending the OP drink the water when they don't know the cause of the discoloration? 🙂

[Houston_Remodel]

Some anodes will give off a milky color (magnesium) for a while until they are 'broken in'

UNless the taste bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Flushing & usewill help.

[GMandJM]

Did you by chance also recently clean your fresh water tank and use any baking soda?

(Been there)

[Old-Biscuit]

Remove aerator from end of faucet closest to water heater.

Run water thru water heater and out that faucet until clear

Then flush hot water lines thru other faucet/shower

[RGar974417]

keep draining it and flushing the lines until you get clear water.